Do dental implants have disadvantages?

If you worry about the risks of dental implants, from this article you can get answers to the following questions:

What is a dental implant?

What is bone grafting?

What are the advantages of dental implants?

When are dental implants contraindicated?

What are the risks of dental implants?

What other problems might be there?

What factors should you consider when choosing dental implants?

What is a dental implant?

It is one of the methods for replacing missing teeth. The dentist inserts an artificial root made of titanium in the patient’s jaw. After a healing period he places on it a prosthetic crown matching the other teeth. After teeth are lost or had to be taken out, the bone tissue in the jaw deteriorates relatively quickly. Therefore in certain cases the patient needs bone grafting before the dental implant procedure.

What is bone grafting?

The bone tissue in the jaw can become insufficient due to previous dental diseases, cysts, or because the place of the missing teeth has been empty for a long time. In these cases, the patient needs bone grafting. There are several methods for dental bone grafting for each individual case.

What are the advantages of dental implants?

A dental implant offers numerous advantages:

you can regain 95% of your ability to chew in that particular area

it prevents loss of bone

when only one or two teeth are missing there is no need to grind down healthy teeth

an implant can save you from using dentures

your digestion will improve

with proper care, a dental implant can even last longer than your own teeth

your general appearance will improve, giving you back your self-confidence

When are dental implants contraindicated?

in case of heart diseases

in case of tumours

in case of certain autoimmune diseases

in case of some mental health problems

in case of advanced osteoporosis

in case of a neglected habit of gnashing one’s teeth

In the following cases dental implants are possible but special care is needed:

diabetes

alcoholism

strong smoking

habits

pregnancy

What are the risks of dental implants?

Patients planning to get dental implants must be aware that implants have a success rate of 95%. In 5 % of the cases the implant may not adequately amalgamate with the existing bone structure, so the dentist must repeat the procedure with a new implant. In case of a new implant the success rate is again around 95%. After the procedure infections are rare, but sometimes inflammation can occur. The intervention itself can temporarily injure the surrounding areas. Nerve damage can occur as well, causing pain or numbness in the other teeth, the gum, the lips or the jaw. Implants inserted in the upper jaw may have sinus complications.

What other problems might be there?

The unknown number of dental implants currently in use presents a serious problem. There are more and more new manufacturers on the market who only aim at making profit quickly and who go bankrupt or close down their business after a few thousand implants. Why does it cause a difficulty? Because if after some time (15 or 20 years) a patient experiences problems with their dental implant, there is no one they can turn to since there is no guarantee for replacement parts. Other problems can arouse from the fact that the patient does not collect all the necessary information prior to the intervention; does not get a certificate of the dental implant; gets the certificate but loses it; the dental surgery closes down. Therefore over the years our company has handpicked implant suppliers, dental clinics and dentists with adequate references to cooperate with. At the patients’ request all the documents can be easily accessed at all times. This way we have reduced the risks of dental implants to a minimum, as far as the technical details are concerned.

What factors should you considere when choosing dental implants?

choose the right implant family: it should be well-known, tried, variable with long-term guarantee.

choose the right implantologist, with significant and recommended professional experience, who will take your needs and expectations into consideration

choose the right surgery, with the highest respect for hygiene. This minimizes the odds of infections

with any problems contact a dental professionist without delay

go for check-ups regularly and maintain proper oral hygiene

Summary

All factors considered, dental implants are a reliable method of teeth replacement. Although dental implants are not among the cheapest procedures, they present several advantages. Patients choosing „cheap” solutions must be wary because a not completely reliable dental implant on the long run can mean expensive and even painful oral surgery. Prior to the operation X-ray instruments will reveal eventual anatomical obstacles. However, we must keep in mind that with certain illnesses dental implants can be executed only with difficulties or must even be completely avoided. If the tooth has been missing for a long time or with certain gum diseases the patient may need bone grafting before the implant. In this case there will be a 6-month healing period. There are also some reliable instant dental implants offering faster solutions. These procedures however cannot be recommended to everyone, therefore for each patient our dental experts suggest a bespoke care package after a careful case study. More : http://dentalimplants.ae/immediate-dental-implants/

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